At 11 a.m. Fridays at Borders, 1260 Old Country Rd., Westbury. Call 683-8700. The Nassau Community College Department of Theatre and Dance presents its spring Dance Concert at the Mainstage Theatre May 9 through May 11. The concert will consist of modern dance pieces choreographed by Professor Stanley Berke and a ballet sequence choreographed by Professor Lenore Gorham-Wall. Performances are at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $9; $7 seniors 55 and over and children 12 and under. Certain performances are free for high school and college students with current ID. Call 572-7676. The Broadway musical classic will be presented by the Herricks Community Players on May 9 and 10 at 8 p.m. and May 11 at 3 p.m. Ticket prices are $20 for adults and $17 for seniors and children under 12. All performances will take place at the Herrick's Community Center, 999 Herricks Rd., New Hyde Park. For ticket information, call 742-1296. S The Viking Cooking School at the Loaves & Fishes Cookshop, 835 Franklin Ave., presents free cooking demonstrations every Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. - topics vary from week to week. Samples served. Reservations required. Call 877-1010; website: www.vikinghomechef.com). In the Christ Church parking lot, 33 Jefferson St. (corner of Jefferson St. and Chester, four blocks west of New Hyde Park Rd.). 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Troop 80, BSA, Annual Plant Sale Fundraiser will be held May 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and May 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Albertson Fire Company, Firehouse parking lot, 100 I.U. Willets Rd., Albertson (between Willis Ave. and the LIRR). Great Mother's Day gift items. Flowers, flats and pots, hanging baskets, herbs and vegetables, hand-painted flower pots and birdhouses. Colette and Patrick Coyne, who lost their daughter to melanoma, and their organization, CCMAC, will be hosting their 4th Annual Miles for Melanoma Walk at Eisenhower Park. Registration begins in Parking Field 6 at 8 a m, the day of the event. A donation of $30 per family is requested. There will be activities for children including face painting and making bracelets from UV sensitive beads to remind them to take precautions in the sun. A dermascan machine will be available. When a person looks into the machine they can see how much the sun, or tanning booth use, has already damaged their skin. Personalized memorial markers for victims and honoree markers for survivors will be placed along the route and can be purchased for $20 in advance by calling 352-4227 or online at www.ccmac.org Large flats of spring flowers, cash and carry. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bethel Pentecostal Church, Jericho Tpke., Old Westbury. Call 338-1032. Hofstra Symphony Orchestra. David Ramael, director. Featuring a program that includes Georges Bizet's L'Arlesienne Suites 1 and 2 and the Concerto for Harpsichord and Orchestra in E-flat by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, with Hofstra student Matthew Koraus, harpsichord, winner of the 2007 Concerto Competition. 8 p.m. at the John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus. Tickets are $10, $8 for senior citizens (over 65) or matriculated non-Hofstra students with ID. Members of the Hofstra community receive one free ticket with current HofstraCard. Do you love to sing? Rehearsals are every Monday from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Waldorf School, Cambridge Ave. For audition information call 747-4457. Concert for this season: The Creation; April 26 at 8 p.m. Opera choruses. Sponsored by LIJ Medical Center in association with the National Cosmetology Association, the Toiletry Fragrance Association and the American Cancer Society. The program reaches out to women with cancer and teaches them how to best apply makeup and wear their hair while undergoing cancer treatment. Meets on the second Monday of every month at LIJ Medical Center, 27005 76th Ave., New Hyde Park. Reservations suggested, but not required. Call Harriet Pine or Selma Robinton 718-470-7094. All women who attend receive a makeup kit filled with brand-name cosmetics valued at over $200. Support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and Response of Suffolk County by attending In Good Taste, a restaurant tasting event, at The Carltun at Eisenhower Park. Fine food, delicious desserts and winning wines will be provided by many of Long Island's premier restaurants, wineries, and bakeries. Executive Chef Rodrigo Bernal of The Carltun, Palm Court Restaurant and Wine Cellar will provide a special Everything Chocolate After-Party. Tickets are $75 per person or $115 which includes the fantastic After Party. Call Dale Camhi 869-4215. A free informative workshop conducted by Jim McTighe of McTighe & Capaccio, LLC, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays at 1001 Franklin Ave., Suite 207. Workshops are limited to no more than 10 people. Bagels and coffee served. Reservations only; call Terry 739-1240, ext. 312. Offered by Village Pediatrics, 975 Franklin Ave., on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. Parents are invited to meet the physicians prior to the child's birth. Call 248-8334 for an appointment. Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Barnes and Noble, Country Glen Center, 91 Old Country Rd., Carle Place. Call 741-9850 for information. Every Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Borders, 1260 Old Country Rd., Westbury. Call 683-8700. Stop by the Children's Room for a cornucopia of stories and fun. A support group for individuals grieving the loss of a loved one meets at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Ethical Humanist Society, 38 Old Country Rd. Call 741-7304. Of the Incorporated Village of Garden City meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 8 p.m. at Village Hall. Indulge in an evening of poetry readings hosted by Carol Zimet and her loyal group of poets. Anyone who would like to read his/her original work is invited to sit in and join the group. The warm and accepting atmosphere makes it easy to open up and join in. Meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, Country Glen Center, 91 Old Country Rd., Carle Place. Call 741-9850 to confirm the event. Sponsored by the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program, as part of its Complementary Wellness Series. Open only to people who have had breast cancer. All are held at Adelphi University's Alumni House, 154 Cambridge Ave. The workshops are free and preregistration is required. Call 877-4325. May 14: Acupuncture with Liz Snow, BS, MS. 7 to 8:30 p.m. 7 to 8:30 p.m. The Property Owners Association of Garden City Estates is holding its annual meeting at 8 p.m. in the Stratford School auditorium. The Nominating Committee will present the five candidates for the election of directors. All dues paid members are encouraged to attend. Any other Estates resident that would like to join may pay dues at the meeting. The annual dues for the 2007/2008 fiscal year is $10. After the election portion of the meeting, the guest speakers will be representatives of the school administration and a village school board trustee. They will present and discuss the recently approved school budget. The village-wide budget vote is May 20 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Garden City High School. The next meeting will be held June 11. A free self-help group for anxiety, panic disorder, depression, OCD and other nervous fears now meets every Thursday evening at 8 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church, corner of Chester Ave. and New Hyde Park Rd. Through the Recovery International process, members learn to manage stress, panic, anxiety, depression, anger, irrational fears, phobias, compulsions, obsessions and other emotional or behavioral problems. Members also learn how to face and manage psychosomatic symptoms such as heart palpitations, dizziness, shortness of breath, sweats, fatigue, headaches, numbness, chest pressure and sleep problems. All group leaders are trained lay volunteers who have experienced some type of difficulty with an emotional problem and practice the Recovery International method of self-help. Call Steve 652-8560 or visit www.recovery-inc.org. Of the Incorporated Village of Garden City meets on the third Thursday (except July and August) of each month at 8 p.m. at Village Hall. Member of Zonta International, a worldwide service organization with a local club. Members help advance the status of women and are involved in many community service activities. The name Zonta is word taken from the Sioux and stands for honesty, trust, inspiration and the ability to work together for service and understanding. At meetings members discuss and learn about issues facing women, develop and conduct fun fundraising that benefits community programs and network with Zonta International programs. The club meets at a monthly dinner meeting in New Hyde Park on the third Thursday of each month. Call Kathy Rau 488-2796. City Café, 987 Stewart Ave., is hosting "A Taste To Remember" fundraiser from 7 to 10 p.m. to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island. Bring your dancing shoes and enjoy live entertainment, hors' d'ouvres, wine tasting, beer and spirits. Raffles, a Silent Auction and 50/50 chance will also be available. Tickets to the event, at $55 each are sold in advance. For additional information or to reserve your ticket, call 222-1421. Monthly Ceili at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Ave., Mineola. 8 p.m. Coffee, tea and Irish soda bread will be served. Bar open for your pleasure. Call 746-9392 or 742-8080. The Eating Disorders Association-LI (NEDA-LI) (formerly EDCLI) will be holding a support group for eating disorder sufferers and their families and friends. 10 to 11:30 a.m. at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset (ask at the main reception desk for location within the hospital). This free group takes place on the third Saturday of every month and is facilitated by a trained professional. No reservation necessary. Call NEDA-LI 229-2393. The walk will take place at Jones Beach Board Walk, Field 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Lustgarten Foundation For Pancreatic Cancer Research. The goal is to help raise awareness of pancreatic cancer, to raise critically needed dollars for research into the cause and cure of this disease, and to celebrate the life of Tanel Demiray. Volunteers, donations and participants for this event are being sought. $10 registration fee. Contact Lisa Demiray 238-9542 to volunteer or participate. Presents An Evening at the Opera at 8 p.m. at the Waldorf School in Garden City. The program includes music by Verdi, Bizet, Donizetti, Gershwin and others, with piano, narrator, and soloists. Tickets are $10; $5 for children under 12. For tickets or further information call 747-4457. Dancing to the music of Andy Cooney and his band at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Ave., Mineola. 5 to 9 p.m. Coffee, tea and Irish soda bread will be served. Bar open for your pleasure. Donation $20. Call 746-9392 or 742-8080. The Garden City Clergy Fellowship sponsors monthly Faith in Action events, where members of various faith communities gather together to make sandwiches and assemble bag lunches to feed the needy. Each lunch consists of a sandwich, cookies, a juice box and a piece of fruit. Some 300-500 lunches are made at each event and then delivered to the Interfaith Nutrition Network in Hempstead. The public is invited to participate. Today's event: 1 to 2 p.m. at the Garden City Community Church, 245 Stewart Ave. Call 746-1700 for more info. The East Williston Education Foundation is having its 1stannual Book Fair at the Barnes and Noble Carle Place (only) bookstore, 91 Old Country Rd., Carle Place. During the week from May 18 through May 25 anyone who shops at the Carle Place store and presents an "East Williston Education Foundation Voucher" instructs Barnes and Noble to donate a percentage of their net sale to the foundation. The foundation's goal is to provide ongoing, supplementary , financial and other support to enrich the education programs of the school district. The voucher can be found on the East Williston School District website at www.ewsdonline.org or call Diana Soll 621-3993 for a hard copy of the voucher. The voucher muar be presented at the time of purchase in order for donations to be made to the Foundation.

Conducted by the Automobile Club of NY in the Garden City office located at 229 Seventh St. The six-hour course allows participants to get the latest driving information from AAA-certified instructors, a 10 percent discount on collision and liability insurance and a reduction of up to four points from driver's license. One hour lunch break on all-day sessions. The cost is $35 for AAA members; $45 nonmembers ($25 senior discount days members 55+*; $25 young driver discount days members 16 to 24**). Class size limited. Reservations required. Call 873-2381. The following dates are offered:

•May 10 form 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

•May 15* from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

•May 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

•May 19 and 20** from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.

•May 28* from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

•May 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

•June 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

•June 10 and 11** from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.

•June 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

•June 23 and 25** from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.

•June 27* from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

•June 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Eight-week computer-based training presented by the Economic Opportunity Commission, Displaced Homemaker Multi-Service Center, 134 Jackson St., Hempstead, from May 19 to July 18 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. daily. This is an intensive program with hands-on training. Workshops include: Self Development, Resume Writing, Interview Techniques, Health and Nutrition, Business English, Business Math and various other job-related workshops. Classes meet five days a week. Job placement services. If interested call 292-9710. Classes will also be held from Aug. 11 to Oct. 10.

Located at 115 Nichols Ct. at Washington St., Hempstead. Call 481-6990 for information on the following:

•Blood Pressure Screening conducted by volunteer nurses from the Kappa Eta Chapter of the Chi Eta Phi sorority on the first Wednesday of every month from noon to 1 p.m. and 5 to 6:30 p.m. No appointments necessary. The testing will be held on the main floor.

•The Adult Learning Center offers computer, audio and video programs to assist with preparation for GED classes. The programs are available for use (by appointment). Information about local GED test sites and GED applications are available at the center and the Adult Reference Desk.

•Mother's Day Tea on May 10 from 11 a.m. to 1p.m. in the Community Room. Celebrate mom and grandma with a lovely Mother's Day Tea. Hostess Barbara Sheridan will demonstrate the planning and presentation involved in a traditional tea party. Come for refreshments and let moms in your life know how much they are appreciated. Registration required. Space is limited.

•AARP Defensive Driving Course will be offered in one session on May 13 and 15 from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Community Room. Successful completion of this class will remove up to four points from driving record, entitle you to an insurance discount and make you a better driver. There is a fee of $10 payable by check or money order payable to AARP at time of required in-person registration. Class size is limited. Bring lunch or a snack. The next course will be offered on June 10 from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Hempstead Village residents may register beginning May 9; nonresidents May 23.

•Vegetable Gardening Workshop for adults on May 17 from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Whether you have a green thumb or are just starting out, come for an informative program all about the joys of growing your own vegetables. Add healthy options to your meals straight from your own backyard. Welcome springtime with the natural benefits of soil, sun and seeds. Registration required for this free program.

Naomi Drucker, 1957 alumnae and Hofstra University Music Department clarinet teacher since 1969, will host a reunion of her students on May 25 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Massapequa Elks Club, 2162 Veterans Blvd., Massapequa. Respond before May 5 by sending information to Naomi Drucker, 9 Compass Lane, Massapequa, NY 11758. Phone and fax: 541-9090. Email jamesarts@worldnet.att.net. Teenaged artists, musicians, and poets are being sought to participate in a festival to be held at The Ethical Humanist Society of LI, 38 Old Country Rd., on May 31. The theme for the festival is "Create a Caring World." There is no entrance fee. For more information about the festival or to obtain a registration form, call Alison Pratt 488-1199. The Mill Neck Family of Organizations announces its 2nd annual "Spring Swing" Invitational Golf Tournament, to be held on May 19 at the Brookville Country Club. The event will benefit Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf, the Mill Neck Manor Early Childhood Center and Mill Neck Services for Deaf Adults. Sign up now! Entries are limited to the first 25 men's, ladies' or mixed foursomes. For an entry fee of only $295 per person, guests will enjoy brunch, a practice session, golf challenges and a BBQ on the course. Cocktails, a Champions Dinner, raffle prizes, a silent auction, golf contest awards and honoree recognition will follow the tournament. Golfers may register a foursome for $1,100. Don't play golf? Register for dinner only at $85 per person. Sponsorship opportunities are available. To register for golf, sign up for dinner only, or to sponsor the event, contact Nancy Leghart 628-4243.